HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-088 N.C.S. 06/15/2015Resolution No. 2015 -088 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
NAMING THE PARK ON EAST WASHINGTON STREET
"PETALUMA COMMUNITY SPORTS FIELDS"
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has completed phase I of a new park located on East
Washington Street; and,
WHEREAS, the park is specifically designed to meet an unmet need for park space
sufficient in acreage and availability to keep pace with the tremendous growth and participation
in recreational sports; and
WHEREAS, phase 1 of the project includes 3, synthetic turf, lighted sports fields, and
remaining phases include baseball and softball playing fields; and,
WHEREAS, the City conducted a public involvement park naming process, soliciting
names for the new park with priority given to names that are geographically recognizable,
represent the intended use, identify Petaluma and are creative or distinctive; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the public park naming process, ninety suggestions were
submitted for consideration; and,
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Music and Parks Commission has deliberated on the
submittals, has considered the City's facility naming policy and forwards eight options for the
City Council's consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
that the new sports park on East Washington Street shall be called "Petaluma Community Sports
Fields."
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
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